{"id":1254,"date":"2013-08-11T00:21:05","date_gmt":"2013-08-11T04:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2013-08-11T00:21:05","modified_gmt":"2013-08-11T04:21:05","slug":"start-of-the-school-year-means-parents-need-healthy-recipes-how-about-strawberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1254","title":{"rendered":"Start of the school year means parents need healthy recipes: how about strawberries?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1255\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Skinny_Strawberry_Sandwich.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1255\" alt=\"Get a recipe to make this skinny strawberry sandwich at the California Strawberries web site\" src=\"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Skinny_Strawberry_Sandwich.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get a recipe to make this skinny strawberry sandwich at the California Strawberries web site<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hard to believe, but it\u2019s already the time when many kids are returning to school, which means lots of parents are thinking about how to incorporate healthy recipes into a packed schedule. Fresh vegetables and fruits can help with this strategy, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiastrawberries.com\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.californiastrawberries.com\/\">California Strawberries web site<\/a> has tips and recipes including \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiastrawberries.com\/recipes_and_ideas\/detail\/skinny_strawberry_sandwich\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.californiastrawberries.com\/recipes_and_ideas\/detail\/skinny_strawberry_sandwich\">Skinny Strawberry Sandwich<\/a>\u201d (see below) which the California Strawberry Commission recommends as an after-school snack.<\/p>\n<p>Registered dietitian and acclaimed author David Grotto (<em>101 Foods That Could Save Your Life<\/em>) includes strawberries on his list of recommended foods to help maintain a healthy daily diet. Locally grown California strawberries are packed with beneficial antioxidants and nutrients including potassium and fiber. In fact, a serving of just eight strawberries contain more vitamin C than an orange! I\u2019ll post one more article in the next few days that will contain another strawberry-related recipe, and some back-to-school ideas and tidbits on this sweet and popular fruit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skinny Strawberry Sandwich<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\n8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or low-fat cream cheese, softened<br \/>\n1 tablespoon honey<br \/>\n1 teaspoon grated lemon zest<br \/>\n4 English muffins, split and toasted<br \/>\n2 cups (about 10 ounces) sliced stemmed California strawberries<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><br \/>\nIn food processor, process cheese, honey and zest until well mixed, or mix in bowl with wooden spoon. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on cut side of 1 muffin half; top with 1\/4 cup strawberries. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 open-faced sandwiches. Makes 4 servings.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Make cheese mixture ahead and store in refrigerator.<br \/>\n<strong>Nutritional Information<\/strong><br \/>\n215 calories; 5 g fat; 11 mg cholesterol; 277 mg sodium; 37 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 7 g protein, 20 % calories from fat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hard to believe, but it\u2019s already the time when many kids are returning to school, which means lots of parents are thinking about how to incorporate healthy recipes into a packed schedule. 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